HT4623 Is it possible to update a 4.2.1 Ipod touch to newer versions?

I got refurbished Ipods for my kids for Christmas and we cannot download any apps because it says that we need newer verions. Can anyone help me with this?

To more easily find compatible apps:
iOSSearch - search the iTunes store for compatible apps.
Apple Club - filter apps by iOS version.
App Store: Downloading Older Versions of Apps on iOS - Apple Club

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HT4623 Why can't I update my iOS on my iPod touch

I am unable to add any apps to my device due to the iOS I am running but when I tried to update it I was not able to. Why is that ? Please Help.

If you have an iPod Touch 2, iOS 4.2.1 is the last iOS supported on that device.
You will not be able to add newer iOS apps, but you still can choose from well over 60,000 vintage iOS apps.
The trick is finding them. One way you could try,
https://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/finding-a pps-for-older-devices
There are other easier ways also.

Trouble updating iPod touch to new version of software

I have an iPod touch model MB533LL running on version 2.2.1 software. I tried to update to version 4.2 but it gets hung up every time and wont complete the update. My husband is on version 3.1.2 and the same thing happens to him. Why? I heard apple iTouches don't like to update to new software versions very easily especially if you are more than one version behind. I don't even know if I can locate an older version of the software ion the internet to update even partially. Problem is just about 100% of aps are not available because my software version is so old. I have lik 30 GB of memory unused so that's not the issue. Any ideas? Could the fact we share the same lap top for our itunes while having different versions of the software be causing the problem?

Try a manual install following directions in link below.
Basic troubleshooting steps.
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TS1424 I updated latest ios on my ipod touch. Now when I go to the itunes store and browse for possible purchases it seems to shut off after only a short time for no reason. Help?

I updated the ios on my ipod touch. Now when I browse the itunes store on my ipod, it only allows a very brief visit before automatically closing me out. I have to go back into the store and begin searches etc all over again. Is this a setting or a problem that is randomly occuring? I use to look for hours. Any thoughts?

Maybe here:
http://www.windowserrorhelps.com/itunes-error-11-how-can-i-fix-itunes-error-11-i nstantly
Is the iPod jailbroken?

HT4623 I couldn't find software update in general to update my ios 4.1 ipod touch to IOS 5. Where is located software update in ios 4.1 ipod touch

I couldn't find software update Setting-General to update my IOS 4.1 version Ipod touch to IOS 5 or last version. Where can I find? Could you help me please?

You must be running iOS 5 or later for WiFi updating. You must use iTunes. You must have an iPod Touch model that supports at least iOS 5. That means a 3G Touch. See Identifying iPod models.
Upgrading iOS
   1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
   2. iPhone Support
   3. iPod Touch Support
   4. iPad Support
     a. Updating Your iOS to Version 6.0.x from iOS 5
          Tap Settings > General > Software Update
     If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,
     then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
     b. If you are still using iOS 4 — Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.
     c. Resolving update problems
        1. iOS - Unable to update or restore
        2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages

HT4623 i can't find software update on my general settings ipod touch. how to update my ipod

i can't find software update on my general settings ipod touch. how to update my ipod

iOS 4: Updating your device to iOS 5 or later
Summary: Connect your iPad to a computer running the latest version of iTunes and your update options will appear.
Here are the last OS versions for each iPod generation:
An original iPod Touch can run iPhone OS 3.1.3
2G model: maximum iOS 4.2.1
3G model: maximum iOS 5.1.1
4G, 5G can run iOS 6.

HT4623 How to update ipod touch with software version 4.1????

How to update ipod touch with software version 4.1????

Open itunes on your computer, connect ipod.
That's it. It will prompt you to update to the latest available version.

HT1338 I need to update my software in order to download the new version of iTunes in order to put songs on my new iPod. But my software doesn't need updating..or so my computer says. What should I do??

I need to update my software in order to download the new version of iTunes in order to put songs on my new iPod. But my software doesn't need updating..or so my computer says. What should I do??

If your iMac has a PowerPC processor, Leopard OS 10.5.x is the max OS. If your iMac has an Intel processor, it can run Snow Leopard OS 10.6.x or possibly higher.
Once we know your iMac model, we can better recommend what OS X version.
 Cheers, Tom

Is it possible to transfer files (music) from an ipod touch to itunes

Is it possible to transfer files (music) from an ipod touch to itunes

tamz29 wrote:
Hello tt2
Been using your Syncstats, working magically.
However though, when I try to sync the stats of all songs at once - if one song poses a problem - everything stops.
Is there a way around this?
Rather than: click "no" (in order to manually sync songs one by one)??
By the way - this pops up:
Line: 136. Char:53
A0040203
Lines 136 & 137 deal with updating the Last Played and Last Skipped values. I initially suspected the error could be being caused by null values in one of the fields which I didn't encounter in testing, however the same values are accessed previously in lines 129 & 131. Ideally I'd work out exactly what causes the error so I can test for the problem issue rather than throw the error, handle those circumstances in the most sensible way given the aim of the script, and continue to process non-error causing values as is.
The quick alternative is to ignore the error by placing an On Error Resume Next statement before the possibly probablematic code, and an On Error Goto 0 statement after it to resume normal error handling. I.e.
On Error Resume Next
{Ignore errors in this block}
On Error Goto 0
Not always a good idea but in this case I suspect "Do nothing" would be the appropiate action in those cases that currently cause an error so I've made that change and posted up the new build of SyncStats. Let me know how you get on.
tt2

I cannot update ipad1 iOS 4.2.1 to a newer version. There is no Point in options. Does anyone have an answer for this?

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If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.1. The Settings>General>Software Update only appears if you have iOS 5.0 or higher currently installed.
iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5 or Later
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
How to install iOS 6
http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
If you are currently running an iOS lower than 5.0, connect the iPad to the computer, open iTunes. Then select the iPad under the Devices heading on the left, click on the Summary tab and then click on Check for Update.
Tip - If connected to your computer, you may need to disable your firewall and anitvirus software temporarily. Then download and install the iOS update. Be sure and backup your iPad before the iOS update. After you update an iPad (except iPad 1) to iOS 6.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
 Cheers, Tom

How do i update the software on my ipod touch? i went to settings, then general, but theres no option called software updates.

How do i update the software on my ipod touch? i went to settings, then general, but theres no option called software updates.

You needing to be running iOS 5 or later in order to do a Software Update from the device. To run iOS 5 you need a 3G or 4G iPod Touch. So if you really have a 4G iPod Touch, connect it to iTunes and you should be prompted about an update to its version of iOS.
See here for more information: iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
B-rock

I tried to restore, update and back up my ipod touch. once it said it was successful i clicked on the label of my ipod in itunes and it had written, "we're sorry, we are unable to continue with your activation at this time." now whenever i click on the la

I tried to restore, update and back up my ipod touch. once it said it was successful i clicked on the label of my ipod in itunes and it had written, "we're sorry, we are unable to continue with your activation at this time." now whenever i click on the label it just says that and on my ipod it tells me to plug into itunes when it already is. i didnt update restore or back it up with the latest version, so i downloaded the latest version, how do i start the process again so my ipod works!! help this is gay !!

Hmm, well... iTunes trys to activate your iPod using the Apple server to make sure you have bought it legit.
Two things come into my mind:
1) Your iTunes can't access the internet.
2) Apples activation servers are down.
That's just my cents, maybe anyone else has an idea.

When my iPod Touch is connected to my Mac, and I select Update to update the software of my iPod Touch, I get a message saying that my iTunes software is current, but it will not update my iPod Touch software. Is there a bug in the iPod program?

When my iPod Touch is connected to my Mac, and I select Update to update the software of my iPod Touch, I get a message saying that my iTunes software is current, but it will not update my iPod Touch software. Is there a bug in the iPod program?

If you have the first gen ipod touch as your information shows, then you would have to buy a software update:
Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)

I downloaded a recommended update and since then my ipod touch (3rd gen) is frozen and wont turn on (1604 error)

I downloaded a recommended update and since then my ipod touch (3rd gen) is frozen and will not turn on. I try restoring factory settings but the process terminates with a 1604 error. I have researched this problem on the net and think i have tried everything, but still no joy. I have tried removing all apple and itunes software and reinstalling, updating the apple drivers - nothing has worked. I am using itunes 10.3 on my pc, windows xp.
If anyone can help me i would be extremely grateful - I am off on holiday on thursday and would love to have my ipod with me!
Many thanks in advance.
Craig.

Error 1604: This error is often related to USB timing. Try changing USB ports, uninstalling and reinstalling USB ports, and other available USB troubleshooting steps (troubleshooting USB connections, device not recognized properly, computer won't recognize a FireWire or USB device). If you are using a dock, bypass it and connect directly to the white Apple USB dock connector cable. If the issue persists on a known-good computer, the device may need service.
If the issue is not resolved by USB isolation troubleshooting, and another computer is not available, try these steps to resolve the issue:
Connect the device to iTunes, confirm that the device is in Recovery Mode. If it's not in Recovery Mode, put it into Recovery Mode.
Restore and wait for error 1604.
When prompted, click OK.
Close and reopen iTunes while iPhone remains connected.
iPhone should now be recognized in Recovery Mode again.
Try to restore again.
If the steps above do not resolve the issue, try restoring using a known-good USB cable, computer, and network connection.
Above is from:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694

My Ipod Touch has Software Version 4.2.1 and says that there is no update available. Yet I see that IOS 5 is out.. Why is it that my Ipod says no update is available or that my Ipod is up to date?

My Ipod Touch has Software Version 4.2.1 and says that there is no Update available. Yet I see that IOS 5.0 is out. Why does my Ipod say that there is no update available and my Ipod is up to date yet there is newer software available?

Because you have an older model that is not upgradable to iOS 5.x.
Basic troubleshooting steps
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